Rio 2016 Olympics - next Summer Olympic Games in Brazil

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For me the surprise star of this Olympics is Great Britain; up to now #2 in golds (and likely to stay there) and a strong #3 in total medals.
 

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Brazil is now officially on its way to the redeemed skies and stars of heaven...with that Gold victory against Germany...Men's Soccer.
There is no better way to move forward in stride in stripe and in pride...
 

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For me the surprise star of this Olympics is Great Britain; up to now #2 in golds (and likely to stay there) and a strong #3 in total medals.

I agree but bear in mind that most of the Russian team was disqualified.
 

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Brazil is now officially on its way to the redeemed skies and stars of heaven...with that Gold victory against Germany...Men's Soccer.
There is no better way to move forward in stride in stripe and in pride...

The World Cup >> Olympics for football. I don't like to see football in the Olympics.
 

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The World Cup >> Olympics for football. I don't like to see football in the Olympics.

In Men's football winning an Olympic Gold means diddly....it's never meant anything and never will. Brazil is making a huge deal out of this as it's a sort of redemption. They were significantly embarrassed by the Germans in the last WC semis and by the Dutch in the Bronze Medal game. This Olympic Gold is an ego boost for the country and Neymar especially. In general Men's Olympic football is a watered down version of the Big 3....World Cup, Euro Cup and Copa America. It's not even close.

It's a different story for Woman's Football. The World Cup is the still THE prize, but the Olympics are a close second. Unlike Men's football, their rosters are comprised of the best players for both tournaments, because they are important to their game. As such, and IMO, the woman's game is a lot more exciting to watch.
 

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Surfing is now an official Olympic sport! WTF? Someone explain the rationale behind this....please!
 

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